Not one…three…nine…or even fourteen

It's been more than 100 years since the House has failed to elect a speaker on the first ballot.

FIRST: Kevin McCarthy failed to secure votes to become speaker of the House on the first ballot. THEN: Kevin McCarthy failed to secure votes, AGAIN. AND THEN: Kevin McCarthy failed to secure votes for the speakership a third time. AND THEN: A FOURTH TIME…FIFTH…NINTH…FOURTEENTH. You get the point. After 15 ballots, House Republicans finally managed to elect a speaker and leader of their party. This has not happened in more than 100 years, Jason. It's as clear as day: Republicans aren't working to deliver for the American people. They're more interested in fighting each other and for their own political ambitions. The DNC is already laying the groundwork to take back the House. If you're determined to get Congress working again, chip in $7 to elect Democrats nationwide at all levels of government. DONATE: $7 DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 Donate another amount Let's do this, The Democrats Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.